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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,862 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,936 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,936 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,579 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,148 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,284 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,187 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 3,520 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 750/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $348 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,862 students vs. 1,662 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Virginia Union University?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 184.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($29,936.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Indiana Tech than Virginia Union University ($29,936.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Indiana Tech ($20,207 vs. $22,148)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 31.7% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($9,552 vs. $12,579)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 44.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($21,284 vs. $14,751)
Indiana Tech vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Institute of Technology (962) is 190 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Indiana Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.03) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Indiana Tech (56.9%)
Indiana Tech vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech or Virginia Union University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Union University and Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (29% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $13,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,300)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,888 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $33,750)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($277 vs. $348)
- More Indiana Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/